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Page 1: ...y Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 5917 IIIII II II II II ...

Page 2: ...an open flame such as a water heater Never run a machine inside a closed area o Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight II SLOPE OPERATION i i i i and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper Slopes are a major factor reiatedtol oss_of c0ntrol and operation regularly tipover accidents which can result in severe injuryor death _ 4 Keep...

Page 3: ...intained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO YEAR W...

Page 4: ...20 Adjustment Side to Side 20 Blade Rep acement 16 Blade Sharpening 16 Cutting Height 12 Installation 19 Operation 13 Removal _ L 19 Mowing Tips 14 Muffler 18 Spark Arrestor 3 40 O C Carburetor Adjustment 24 Controls Tractor 1 Customer Responsibilities I5 t8 Engine Air Filter 17 Air Screen 18 Cooling Fins 18 Engine Oil 13 17 Fuel Filter 18 Spark Plug s I8 Tractor Battery 16 17 Blade 16 Lubrication...

Page 5: ...lets you mulch discharge 0rbag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother Eawnsurface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameter water tight drum holds upto 390 Ibs of weight Roun...

Page 6: ... 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge i_1t11 lI1 _t _fl 1 lit IU 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 r i i llrlll I 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge i ilnllllllllllllllllllllll ii iil i i ii i illlllll ll Parts packed separately in carton ill i Seat Steering Wheel Manual Steering Boot Video Cassette il Parts Bag iii i i i ii r l Parts bag contents not shown full size i _ _X Steering Whe...

Page 7: ...orward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing Install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely Position steering boot over steering shaft Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Position steering wheel so cross ba...

Page 8: ...lock washer and hex nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Open battery box door for Inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging DISCARDTERMINALPROTECTIVE CAPS POSITIVE RED CABLE_ LOCK HEX WASHER NUT FLAT _t WASHER FIG 2 BOLT NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE SEAT PAN BOX DOOR FIG 3 INSTALL SEAT See Fig 4 Adjust seat...

Page 9: ...NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Batteryis properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory...

Page 10: ...VERSE WARNING FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL MOWER LIFT CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK LOCKED R N H L REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED UNLOCKED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...rs conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE L...

Page 12: ...ttlecontrol to slow _ _ position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow _ position and allowing engine to idfe before stopping may cause engine to backfire IICAUTION Always stop tractor corn I _ pletely as described above before leav J ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc I I I TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 6 Always operateengine at full throttle Operating engine at less...

Page 13: ...ke position and engage parking brake Move gearshift lever to 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment liftto highest position with attach ment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neu...

Page 14: ...etry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast top position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts0allow engineto run with the throttle control in the...

Page 15: ...equippedwtthmaintenance4reebattery 7 Tightenfrontaxle pivot boltto 35 ft lbs maximum Do notovertighten LUBRICATION CHART _ FRONT _ BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK CLUTCH PIVOT S BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Checktire pressure Check for loose fasteners _ SAE 30OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL _ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE _ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE SECTION IMPORTANT DO NOT O...

Page 16: ... are not other hazards that may cause tire damage L BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Re CENTER HOLE place bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 9 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to 5 8 BOLT BLADE blades ORPIN Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer secur ing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown Reas...

Page 17: ...il fill cap dipstick Becareful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Use gauge on oil ill cap dipstick for checking level Be sur...

Page 18: ... Iffuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine coot remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP FIG 15 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat fin...

Page 19: ...gine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spdng Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise fft teverto raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTH...

Page 20: ...ee Figs 19 and 20 IMPORTANT DECKMUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE BOWOM EDGe OF MOWER TO GROUND 20 To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front isapproximately 1 4 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest pos...

Page 21: ...nut A on brake rod If distance is otherthan 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au thorized service center department WITH PARKING...

Page 22: ...Replace axle cover WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 24 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 25 teries if your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT N...

Page 23: ...un poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 26 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand infront oftractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedures TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type ...

Page 24: ...ncreasesthe supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLE VALVE AND THE SEAT tN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS TURNED IN TOO TtGHT PRELIMINARY SETTING Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu retor when making carburetor adjustments Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to ...

Page 25: ...NT IT 1S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOStTS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE...

Page 26: ...ean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fue tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 Contact an authorized service center department 8 Contact an authorized service centeddepartment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Depress clutch brake pedal Disengage attachment clutch Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse Ciean battery terminals ...

Page 27: ...itch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle controt not set at SLOW positionfor 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade boIt 2 Level mower dec...

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Page 29: ... _ DIODE i A _ATO _ _ NOTE 1_ _x J YOUR TRACTOR IS _ 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL l_ HEADLIGHTS ALTERNATOR SYSTEM _ i _ t I BROWN BLACK THE LIGHTS ARE NOT ____ CONNECTED TO THE _2 _ _ T _ T BATFERY BUT HAVE THEIR I_EAT3LI_T i _ I OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE SWITCH L_O BECAUSE OF THIS THE OFF CIRCUIT M G B L B S L NON REMOVABLE _ REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS BRIGHTNESS...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256410 ELECTRICAL 22 42 41 36 20 15 8 __ 45 25 6 34 39 32 T J I 35 39 36 30 ...

Page 31: ...Hex 1 4 20 Unc Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery Clamp Hose Olive Fastner Snap ln Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Socket Light W 4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga W 16 Wir red Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green Cable Ground 6ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 3 pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Ignition Key Ign Motded Craftsman Delta Switch Light BIk Blk Red Bracke...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256410 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 30 21 22 17 26 14 26 33 10 25 26 5 18 O0 29 1 1 28 32 ...

Page 33: ...Saddle Slkscr Fit Sdl 65 D4360 Shield Hr Hood Kohl Dia Engine Clip Insulator 406 Mtg Hole Dash Slkscr 1 pc Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16unc X 1 Panel Dash LH Panel Slkscr Dash RH Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Ty tt Screw Mach TRHD 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 t8 Unc Hood Asm Pnt Slope Weld Ms 459 Bumper Hood Screw Sltd Hex Hd W PI Washer Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nylon BIk 28 x 75 x 19 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256410 DRIVE r19 61 34 26 27 53 34 ...

Page 35: ...65 STD551143 28 145204 Rod Brake Parking Lt Yt 66 129921 29 124236X Cap Brake Parking Red 70 134683 30 130807 Bracket Mtg Transaxle 72 19132012 31 127275X Keeper Belt LH LT 14 Ga 74 109502X 32 STD523107 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18unc X 3 4 75 121749X 34 149001 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 76 STD581075 35 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 ld 77 123583X 36 STD551062 Washer21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga 78 121748X 37 1572H Pin Rolf ...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256410 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 11 12 _ 10 46 8 36 ...

Page 37: ... Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Sol Ball Jt 20 064 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Fin Hex 3 8_24 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Bolt Hex 5 8 11 UNC x 3 1 2 Locknut Flange 5 8 11 UNC Pin Axle 5 8 x 1o55 1 54 Lg Shaft Asm Strg 5 8 x 15 19 Lt Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Screw Cap Socket HD Shaft Asm Pitman Nyliner Snap In Bracke...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256410 ENGINE 81 7 4 31 4O 33 37 29 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester i 38 ...

Page 39: ... 0140 01 Muffler LT B S 12 12 5 13 HP Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt x 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Heat Browning LTiYT Screw Tap Hex 10 24 unc X 1 2 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front 1 25 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose Blk Line Fuel 20 Plug Oit Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh...

Page 40: ...16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 ld KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050411 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 2t 139888 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 NOTE Bott Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 Btk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shld 5 16 18 Type Tt T R Nut Lock ...

Page 41: ...7 138311 152829 152830 DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Chassis 6sp 42 Decal V Belt Sch Pad Footrest Decal Ins Hood Decal Mower Qc System Decal Cap CNSMR Help Line SRS Decal Lightbox Fastner Pop in Decal Handle L t Height Adjust Manual Owners English Manual Owners Spanish WHEELS TIRES ii _ T 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service Tube...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256410 LIFT H 13 32 13__ 32 19 6 H i 161718 20 15 42 ...

Page 43: ...600 Wire Asm Inner W plunger 17 32 Shaft Asm Lift 9 680 Pin Groove I 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer PItd 21 32 X 1 X 21ga Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id Grip Handle Fluted BIk Button Plunger Red Spring Cprsn 3 750 Oiled Link Lift LH Link Lift RH Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex t 2 13 Unc Trunnion Blk Zinc Nut Lock W wsh 1 2 13unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Zinc Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256410 MOWER 76 77 73 68 2 21 13_ 44 18 29 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ...

Page 45: ...28 19111016 29 131491 30 138776 31 129963 32 129861 33 137266 34 STD533717 35 133835 36 131494 37 STD551037 40 STD541437 41 133551 43 140O83 44 140088 DESCRIPTION 67 68 7t 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 8O 81 82 83 84 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48 133944 Washer Hardened 49 133940 Roller Assembly Cam Follower 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 51 STD541410 Locknut 52 13...

Page 46: ...S TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256410 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 79 19 11 2O 21 22 26 27 37 53 24 25 31 32 33 34 19 55 56 35 40 41 42 57 44 45 47 48 59 56 55 6 17 49 50 6 51 62 59 63 64 65 6869 67 6O t9 61 52 46 ...

Page 47: ... Spur 22 Teeth 5 Gear Spur 19 Teeth 6 o Washer Plain 640 x 1 37 x 061 Washer Plain 632 x 1 00 x 026 Spacer 630 x 1 00 x 169 Assembly Gear Combination of 12 Teeth and 35 Teeth Shaft Idler Spacer 635 x 875 x 755 DESCRIPTION 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 105928X 110084X 134394 120473X 142678 142679 120407X 106589X 120408X 105937X 22...

Page 48: ...410 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 0637 A1 1019 LABEL KIT I I1058 OWNER S MANUALI 306 552 305_i_ 307 lk REQUIR ES SPECIAL TOOLS 35 TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 45 616 _614 230 634A 8 337 _ 305A 368A 20 15 48 ...

Page 49: ... STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 0637 A1 108 618 _634A 965 _ _ 52 50 _ 123 lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 523 284 524 130 _ J s34e_ 93_ 51 108A 95_ 634C _ _108 142 II I IIIII1 I 872 1 171 _ 224 138 49 ...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256410 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 0637 A1 209 663 240 j65 657 _ 187 I 601 877 _ i H 304 334 100 305 _ 78 73 1044 668 _75 455 F 726 H 5O ...

Page 51: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256410 BRtGGS STRATI ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 0637 A1 615 544 801 1090 311 803 H H H 51 ...

Page 52: ...w Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Spring Valve Guard Flywheel Retainer Intake Valve Rotocoil Exhaust Valve Retainer Rotocoit Tappet Valve Gear Cam Carburetor Elbow Gasket Carburetor 52 272554 53 94637 73 224948 75 225136 78 94626 93 281346 95 94098 98 495800 104 231789 105 231855 106 231854 108 224540 108A 224558 118 498030 121 497535 123 94913 125 498027 127 130 224539 131 ...

Page 53: ...Mounting 871 261961 Guide Exhaust Valve 467 493903 Knob Air Cleaner 231218 Guide Intake Valve Brass 474 393474 Stator Alternator 872 281361 Cover Air Cleaner 482 93621 Screw Sems 875 494237 Body Air Cleaner 510 497606 Starter Drive Group 877 393456 Diode Assembly 523 495230 Dipstick Oil 955 94642 Screw Fuel Bowl 524 281370 Seal Oil 965 94010 Nut Hex 525 496113 Tube Oil Filler 975 494378 Bowl Float...

Page 54: ... iilll SERVICE NOTES i iiiiiii i II III _ I III III IIII III III IIII i i i 54 ...

Page 55: ...THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX J iiiili _r _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of s opes not _ _ greater than 15 never across the ace Make turnsgradu _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes L_ ii i i ill ii lllll i llll ill i_ iHlll ii _ _ ...

Page 56: ...del number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine AI parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256410 ENGINE MOD...

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